JP7259306B2 - Bezel mounting structure - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a bezel mounting structure.

A plurality of interior members such as an instrument panel located in the front part are arranged in the vehicle interior. Some of these interior members are attached with electric components. For example, a plurality of electrical components are attached to an instrument panel.

As disclosed in Patent Document 1, for example, a structure in which a switch body is attached to an instrument panel via a switch mounting bracket (switch bezel) is known as an interior member to which electrical components are attached. there is

In this structure, mounting flanges provided above and below the switch mounting bracket are attached to the rear surface of the instrument panel. The mounting flange portion is provided via a step with respect to the holding frame portion that holds the switch of the switch mounting bracket, and the portion of the step is reinforced by providing a rib or the like.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-202580

In the above example, the holding frame, which is the part where the switch is attached, has a simple frame shape, and therefore may be deformed when a load is applied to the holding frame. In other words, regarding the deformation (stickiness) caused by the small load that acts when the passenger presses the switch, and the load absorption and crack countermeasures against the large load such as the passenger's knee pressing the switch in the event of a vehicle collision, The structure of the above example had room for improvement.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and its object is to provide a bezel mounting structure capable of absorbing the load acting on the bezel mounted on the interior member of the vehicle interior. be.

A bezel attachment structure according to the present invention for achieving the above object attaches a bezel to a wall surface of an interior member arranged in a vehicle interior. In the bezel mounting structure , the interior member is an instrument panel arranged in the front part of the vehicle interior, the bezel is flat, and has at least one U-shaped cross-sectional portion at the end of the bezel. is provided, and the U-shaped cross-sectional shape portion is open in one of the vehicle outer direction, the direction toward the interior member from the vehicle interior, and the direction facing the vehicle interior, and the U-shaped cross-sectional shape portion is open in the vehicle interior and has an inner wall portion facing the rear of the vehicle , the inner wall portion is provided with an engagement hole, is attached to the outer portion of the instrument pammel in the vehicle width direction, and is attached to the bezel from the vehicle interior side. The covering garnish is provided with an engaging claw that engages with the engaging hole, and the garnish is attached to the bezel by engaging the engaging claw with the engaging hole.

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the load which acts on the bezel attached to the interior member in a vehicle interior can be absorbed.

1 is a perspective view showing part of an instrument panel having a bezel mounting structure according to the present invention; FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a portion of the instrument panel of FIG. 1, a switch bezel, and a column hole cover; FIG. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 1; FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the AA section of FIG. 1 viewed from the inside in the vehicle width direction; It is the perspective view which looked at the switch bezel of FIG. 1 alone from the vehicle front side. FIG. 6 is a perspective view virtually showing upper ribs and projections of the switch bezel of FIG. 5 ; FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. 5;

An embodiment of a bezel mounting structure according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings (FIGS. 1 to 7). In the drawings, the direction of arrow Fr indicates the front in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. "Front part (end) and rear part (rear end)" in the description of the embodiment correspond to the front part and the rear part in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The direction of arrow O indicates the outside in the vehicle width direction. Further, in this embodiment, the vehicle interior side corresponds to the rear side, and the vehicle exterior side corresponds to the front side.

As an example of the bezel mounting structure of this embodiment, a switch bezel (bezel) 30 is mounted on a main surface (wall surface) 11 facing the vehicle interior of an instrument panel (interior member) 10 arranged in the front part of the vehicle interior. to explain. In this example, the switch bezel 30 is attached to the main surface 11 of the instrument panel 10 while being covered with a column hole cover (garnish) 20 .

The instrument panel 10 is an interior member located in the front part of the vehicle interior, and as shown in FIG. and have The main surface 11 is provided with a plurality of openings. A steering wheel, electrical components, and the like are attached to the opening. The electrical components include switches and operation panels for operating electrical equipment mounted on the vehicle, gauges and display devices for displaying information output from the electrical equipment, and the like. A cup holder 14 is provided on the vehicle width direction outside portion of the main surface 11 of the instrument panel 10 .

The electrical components described above are installed on the instrument panel 10 while attached to the bezel. For example, the switch is installed on the instrument panel 10 while attached to the switch bezel 30 . The switch bezel 30 attached to the outer opening 17 positioned on the outer side of the main surface 11 of the instrument panel 10 in the vehicle width direction will be described below.

The outer opening 17 is a substantially rectangular through-hole extending in the vehicle width direction, and mounting holes 18 into which projecting portions 35 of the switch bezel 30 (described later) are inserted are provided at the edges of the four corners of the through-hole. ing. The mounting hole 18 is a substantially rectangular elongated hole that extends in the vehicle vertical direction and parallel to the short sides on both sides of the outer opening 17 in the vehicle width direction. The mounting holes 18 are arranged adjacent to the top and bottom of each short side.

Here, the structure of the switch bezel 30 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the switch bezel 30 includes a substantially rectangular body wall portion 31 extending in the vehicle width direction, four protrusions 35 attached to the instrument panel 10, and four U-shaped cross-sectional portions. 41, 45, 51, 55.

The main body wall portion 31 is provided with seven switch mounting holes to which switches are mounted. In this example, one vertically elongated mounting hole 32 arranged on the outer side in the vehicle width direction of the main body wall portion 31, and three upper mounting holes 33 and three lower mounting holes 33 arranged on the inner side of the vertically elongated mounting hole 32 in the vehicle width direction. and mounting holes 34 .

The vertically elongated attachment hole 32 is a substantially rectangular through-hole that is arranged on the vehicle width direction outside portion of the main body wall portion 31 and extends in the vehicle vertical direction. An edge wall portion 32a that protrudes forward of the vehicle is provided on the outer peripheral edge of the vertically elongated mounting hole 32 . The edge wall portion 32a has a substantially rectangular frame shape when viewed in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. The switch is mounted in longitudinal mounting hole 32 by engaging edge wall 32a.

The three upper attachment holes 33 are located inside the longitudinal attachment holes 32 in the vehicle width direction and above the center of the main body wall portion 31 in the vehicle vertical direction, and are arranged side by side in the vehicle width direction. Each upper attachment hole 33 has a substantially square shape, and the outer peripheral edge of each upper attachment hole 33 is provided with an edge wall portion 33a projecting forward of the vehicle. The switch is attached to the upper attachment hole 33 by engaging the edge wall portion 33a.

The three lower attachment holes 34 are positioned inside the longitudinal attachment hole 32 in the vehicle width direction and below the center of the main body wall portion 31 in the vehicle vertical direction, and are arranged side by side in the vehicle width direction. Each lower attachment hole 34 has a substantially square shape like the upper attachment hole 33, and an edge wall portion 34a projecting forward of the vehicle is provided at the outer peripheral edge of each lower attachment hole 34. As shown in FIG. The switch is attached to the lower attachment hole 34 by engaging the edge wall portion 34a. The three lower mounting holes 34 are arranged vertically in pairs with the three upper mounting holes 33 .

The protrusions 35 are provided at each of the four corners of the main body wall 31 and protrude from the front surface (rear surface) of the main body wall 31 toward the front of the vehicle. The protrusions 35 are inserted into the mounting holes 18 at the four corners of the outer opening 17 of the instrument panel 10 . In addition, in FIG. 7, the projection part 35 grade|etc., is shown virtually.

The U-shaped sections 41 , 45 , 51 , 55 include an upper U-shaped section 41 , a lower U-shaped section 45 , an outer U-shaped section 51 and an inner U-shaped section 55 . and are included. These U-shaped cross-sectional shape portions 41, 45, 51, 55 are open in one of the vehicle exterior, the direction from the vehicle interior toward the instrument panel 10, and the direction facing the vehicle interior. Each of the open cross-sectional shape portions 41, 45, 51, 55 will be described below. These U-shaped cross-sectional portions 41, 45, 51, 55 have inner wall portions facing the interior of the vehicle, and engagement holes 42, 46, 52, 56 are provided in the inner wall portions.

The upper U-shaped cross-sectional shape part 41 is provided in the upper part of the front surface of the main body wall part 31, and has a U-shaped cross section that opens upward in the vehicle. As shown in FIGS. 3 to 6, the upper U-shaped cross-sectional portion 41 is U-shaped when viewed in the vehicle width direction by a portion of the main body wall portion 31, a bottom portion 41a, and a front wall portion (outer wall portion) 41b. constitutes

The bottom surface portion 41a is spaced downward in the vehicle from the upper end of the main body wall portion 31, protrudes forward from the front surface of the main body wall portion 31, and extends in the vehicle width direction. The front wall portion 41b extends upward from the front end of the bottom surface portion 41a. The bottom surface portion 41 a and the front wall portion 41 b are formed integrally with the main body wall portion 31 . The bottom surface portion 41a of this example constitutes a part of the edge wall portion 33a on the upper side of the upper mounting hole 33. As shown in FIG.

In the upper U-shaped cross-sectional portion 41, the main body wall portion 31 forming the upper U-shaped cross-sectional portion 41 serves as an inner wall portion. The main body wall portion 31 forming the upper U-shaped cross-sectional portion 41 is provided with two substantially rectangular upper engaging holes 42 extending in the vehicle width direction. The two upper engagement holes 42 are spaced apart from each other in the vehicle width direction. An upper engaging claw 23 provided on the rear surface of the column hole cover 20, which will be described later, engages with the upper engaging hole 42 (FIG. 2).

The lower U-shaped cross-sectional portion 45 is provided at the lower end of the main body wall portion 31 and has a U-shaped cross section that opens forward of the vehicle. As shown in FIGS. 3 to 6, the lower U-shaped cross-sectional portion 45 comprises an upper wall portion 45a, a rear wall portion 45b, and a lower wall portion 45c to form a U-shape when viewed in the vehicle width direction.

The upper wall portion 45a protrudes rearward of the vehicle from the lower end of the main body wall portion 31 and extends in the vehicle width direction. The rear wall portion 45b protrudes downward from the rear end of the upper wall portion 45a and extends in the vehicle width direction. The lower wall portion 45c protrudes forward of the vehicle from the lower end of the rear wall portion 45b and extends in the vehicle width direction. In the lower U-shaped cross-sectional shape portion 45, the rear wall portion 45b serves as an inner wall portion. The rear wall portion 45b is provided with two substantially rectangular lower engagement holes 46 extending in the vehicle width direction. The two lower engagement holes 46 are spaced apart from each other in the vehicle width direction. A lower engaging claw 24 provided on the rear surface of the column hole cover 20, which will be described later, engages with the lower engaging hole 46 (FIG. 2). The upper wall portion 45a of this example constitutes the lower edge wall portion 34a of the lower attachment hole 34 and the lower edge wall portion 32a of the longitudinally elongated attachment hole 32 .

The outer U-shaped cross-sectional portion 51 is provided on the vehicle width direction outside portion of the main body wall portion 31 and has a U-shaped cross section that opens toward the rear of the vehicle. The outer U-shaped cross-sectional shape portion 51 is provided on the outer side of the vertically elongated mounting hole 32 in the vehicle width direction. Specifically, the outer U-shaped cross-sectional shape portion 51 is provided adjacent to the edge wall portion 32a positioned on the outer side of the longitudinal mounting hole 32 in the vehicle width direction.

The outer U-shaped cross-sectional portion 51 has a box shape that opens forward of the vehicle and extends in the vertical direction of the vehicle. The inner wall portion in the vehicle width direction of the outer U-shaped cross-sectional shape portion 51 constitutes a part of the outer edge wall portion 32a of the longitudinal mounting hole 32 in the vehicle width direction.

In the outer U-shaped cross-sectional shape portion 51, a box-shaped bottom portion 51a serves as an inner wall portion. A substantially rectangular outer engagement hole 52 extending in the vertical direction of the vehicle is provided in the bottom portion 51a. An outer engaging claw 25 provided on the rear surface of the column hole cover 20, which will be described later, is engaged with the outer engaging hole 52 (FIG. 2).

The inner U-shaped cross-sectional portion 55 is provided on the inner side of the main body wall portion 31 in the vehicle width direction, and has a U-shaped cross section that opens toward the front of the vehicle. The inner U-shaped cross-sectional portion 55 is provided on the inner side in the vehicle width direction of the upper mounting hole 33 and the lower mounting hole 34 which are arranged vertically. Specifically, the inner U-shaped cross-sectional shape portion 55 is provided adjacent to the edge wall portions 33 a and 34 a on the inner side in the vehicle width direction of the upper mounting hole 33 and the lower mounting hole 34 .

The inner U-shaped cross-sectional portion 55 has a box-like shape that opens toward the rear of the vehicle and extends in the vertical direction of the vehicle. The outer wall in the vehicle width direction of the inner U-shaped cross-sectional portion 55 constitutes part of the edge wall portions 33 a and 34 a on the inner side in the vehicle width direction of the upper mounting hole 33 and the lower mounting hole 34 .

As with the outer U-shaped cross-sectional portion 51, the inner U-shaped cross-sectional portion 55 has a box-shaped bottom portion 55a serving as an inner wall portion. A substantially rectangular inner engaging hole 56 extending in the vertical direction of the vehicle is provided in the bottom portion 55a. An inner engagement claw 26 provided on the rear surface of the column hole cover 20 (described later) engages with the inner engagement hole 56 (FIG. 2).

Next, the column hole cover 20 will be explained. The column hole cover 20 is a decorative member (garnish) attached to the main surface 11 of the instrument panel 10 . As shown in FIG. 2, a switch opening 21 corresponding to the outer opening 17 of the instrument panel 10 is provided on the outer side of the column hole cover 20 of the present embodiment in the vehicle width direction. The switch opening 21 has a substantially rectangular shape slightly smaller than the outer opening 17 . The structure around the switch opening 21 will be described below.

Two upper engaging claws 23 are provided on the upper edge of the switch opening 21 . The upper engaging claws 23 protrude forward of the vehicle from the front surface (rear surface) of the column hole cover 20 and extend in the vehicle width direction. The two upper engaging claws 23 are spaced apart from each other in the vehicle width direction. ing. Three lower engaging claws 24 are provided on the lower edge of the switch opening 21 . Similar to the upper engagement claw 23, the lower engagement claw 24 projects forward from the front surface (rear surface) of the column hole cover 20 and extends in the vehicle width direction. The three lower engaging claws 24 are arranged with a space therebetween in the vehicle width direction.

An outer engaging claw 25 is provided on the outer edge in the vehicle width direction of the switch opening 21 . The outer engaging claw 25 protrudes forward of the vehicle from the front surface (rear surface) of the column hole cover 20 and extends in the vertical direction of the vehicle. An inner engaging claw 26 is provided at the edge portion on the inner side of the switch opening 21 in the vehicle width direction. Like the outer engagement claw 25 , the inner engagement claw 26 protrudes forward from the front surface (rear surface) of the column hole cover 20 and extends in the vertical direction of the vehicle.

Next, attachment of the switch bezel 30 to the outer opening 17 of the instrument panel 10 will be described. First, the protrusions 35 of the switch bezel 30 are inserted into the mounting holes 18 provided at the edges of the four corners of the outer opening 17 of the instrument panel 10 . Next, the upper engaging claws 23 of the column hole cover 20 are engaged with the upper engaging holes 42 of the switch bezel 30 .

At this time, the lower engaging claw 24, the outer engaging claw 25 and the inner engaging claw 24 of the column hole cover 20 are engaged with the lower engaging hole 46, the outer engaging hole 52 and the inner engaging hole 56 of the switch bezel 30, respectively. The pawl 26 is engaged. Thereby, the switch bezel 30 is attached to the instrument panel 10 while being fixed and covered with the column hole cover 20 .

By providing the U-shaped cross-sectional shape portions 41, 45, 51, 55 configured as described above, it is possible to suppress deformation (stickiness) caused by a small load acting when the occupant presses the switch. It is possible. Further, the switch bezel 30 is provided with U-shaped cross-sectional portions 41, 45, 51, 55 when a large load (a load larger than the small load) is applied such that the occupant's knee or the like presses the switch in the event of a vehicle collision. Thus, the large load can be absorbed, and cracking or the like of the switch bezel 30 can be suppressed.

Further, in this embodiment, the instrument panel 10 is also provided with the open cross-section portion 19 . The open cross-sectional shape portion 19 of the instrument panel 10 is arranged at a position corresponding to the U-shaped cross-sectional shape portions 41, 45, 51, 55 of the switch bezel 30 in the direction perpendicular to the main surface 11 (vehicle front-rear direction). there is The open cross-sectional shape portion 19 of the instrument panel 10 in this example is arranged on the vehicle front side of the lower U-shaped cross-sectional shape portion 45 of the switch bezel 30 with a space therebetween.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the open cross-section portion 19 of the instrument panel 10 has a U-shaped cross section that opens toward the front of the vehicle when viewed in the vehicle width direction. and a lower wall portion 19c. The upper wall portion 19a is arranged on the vehicle front side of the upper wall portion 45a of the lower U-shaped cross-sectional shape portion 45 with a space therebetween, and extends in the vehicle width direction while facing the upper side of the vehicle. The rear wall portion 19b protrudes downward from the rear end of the upper wall portion 19a and extends in the vehicle width direction. The lower wall portion 19c extends from the lower end of the rear wall portion 19b toward the front of the vehicle while being inclined downward.

A vehicle width direction end of the open cross-sectional shape portion is connected to a vertical wall 11 a provided on the back side of the main surface 11 of the instrument panel 10 . The vertical wall 11a protrudes forward from the front surface of the instrument panel 10 and extends in the vertical direction of the vehicle. 3 and 4 show the vertical wall 11a on the outer side in the vehicle width direction of the open cross-section portion of the instrument panel 10. As shown in FIG.

The open cross-section portion 19 of the instrument panel 10 is provided with a plurality of inner ribs 19d. The inner rib 19d has a plate-like shape facing the vehicle width direction, is arranged inside the U-shaped cross section of the open cross-sectional shape portion 19, and is provided integrally with the upper wall portion 19a, the rear wall portion 19b, and the lower wall portion 19c. It is The plurality of inner ribs 19d are spaced apart from each other in the vehicle width direction.

When the instrument panel 10 is provided with the open cross-sectional shape portion 19 as described above, a large load as described above acts on the switch bezel 30 and the lower U-shaped cross-sectional shape portion 45 cannot absorb the load. Otherwise, the switch bezel 30 may be pushed forward of the vehicle. In such a case, the open cross-sectional shape portion 19 can receive the pushed switch bezel 30, and as a result, pushing of the switch bezel 30 can be suppressed.

The cup holder 14 is provided on the main surface 11 on the upper side of the switch bezel 30 . On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, an opening 43 is provided at the vehicle width direction end (longitudinal direction end) of the upper U-shaped cross-sectional shape portion 41 .

By providing the upper U-shaped cross-sectional portion 41 below the cup holder 14, the upper U-shaped cross-sectional portion 41 can prevent drinking water overflowing from the cup installed in the cup holder 14 and condensed water adhering to the outer surface of the cup. can receive liquids such as The liquid received by the upper U-shaped section 41 flows over the bottom surface portion 41a of the upper U-shaped section 41 and is drained from the opening 43 provided at the end in the vehicle width direction. That is, the upper U-shaped cross-sectional portion 41 can function as a drainage groove. As a result, it is possible to prevent the liquid from adhering to the switch attached to the switch bezel 30 .

Further, in the switch bezel 30 of this embodiment, an upper rib (rib) 37 is provided on the upper portion of the front wall portion (outer wall portion) 41b of the upper U-shaped cross-sectional portion 41 . The upper rib 37 has a plate-like shape extending forward of the vehicle toward the instrument panel 10 from substantially the entire vehicle width direction of the upper end of the front wall portion 41b. The upper rib 37 covers the switch attached to the switch bezel 30 from above the vehicle.

By providing the upper rib 37, the rigidity of the upper U-shaped section 41 can be improved, and it also functions as a canopy to prevent the switch from being exposed to water.

The description of the present embodiment is an example for describing the present invention, and does not limit the invention described in the claims. Moreover, the configuration of each part of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications are possible within the technical scope described in the claims.

Although the switch bezel 30 attached to the instrument panel 10 has been described in the above embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this. The bezel is attached to an interior member arranged in the vehicle interior, and can be used as a bezel for other electrical components attached to the instrument panel 10, for example. It can also be used for bezels for electrical components attached to side doors and for switch bezels for lights provided on the ceiling.

10 instrument panel (interior material)
11 main surface (wall surface)
11a Vertical wall 12 Upper surface 14 Cup holder 17 Outer opening 18 Mounting hole 19 Open cross section 19a Upper wall 19b Rear wall 19c Lower wall 19d Inner rib 20 Column hole cover (garnish)
21 Switch opening 23 Upper engaging claw 24 Lower engaging claw 25 Outer engaging claw 26 Inner engaging claw 30 Switch bezel (bezel)
31 main body wall (inner wall)
32 Vertical attachment hole 32a Edge wall portion 33 Upper attachment hole 33a Edge wall portion 34 Lower attachment hole 34a Edge wall portion 35 Protrusion 37 Upper rib (rib)
41 Upper U-shaped cross-sectional portion 41a Bottom portion 41b Front wall portion (outer wall portion)
42 Upper engagement hole 43 Opening 45 Lower U-shaped cross-sectional portion 45a Upper wall portion 45b Rear wall portion (inner wall portion)
45c lower wall portion 46 lower engagement hole 51 outer U-shaped cross-sectional portion 51a bottom portion (inner wall portion)
52 Outer engaging hole 55 Inner U-shaped cross-sectional portion 55a Bottom (inner wall portion)
56 inner engagement hole

Claims (4)

In the bezel mounting structure in which the bezel is mounted on the wall surface of the interior member placed inside the vehicle,
The interior member is an instrument panel arranged in the front part of the vehicle interior,
The bezel is flat and has at least one U-shaped cross-sectional shape at an end of the bezel,
The U-shaped cross-sectional shape portion is open in one of the vehicle outward direction, the direction from the vehicle interior toward the interior member, and the direction facing the vehicle interior,
The U-shaped cross-sectional portion has an inner wall portion facing the vehicle interior and the rear of the vehicle , and the inner wall portion is provided with an engagement hole,
A garnish attached to the outer portion of the instrument pamel in the vehicle width direction and covering the bezel from the inside of the vehicle interior is provided with an engaging claw that engages with the engaging hole,
A bezel attachment structure, wherein the garnish is attached to the bezel by engaging the engagement claw with the engagement hole. 2. The bezel mounting structure according to claim 1, wherein the interior member is provided with an open cross-sectional portion at a position corresponding to the U-shaped cross-sectional portion. An electrical component for a vehicle is attached to the bezel,
The wall surface of the interior member extends in the vertical direction of the vehicle, and the wall surface of the bezel on the upper side of the vehicle is provided with a cup holder,
The U-shaped cross-sectional shape is provided at the upper end of the bezel, opens upwardly of the vehicle, extends along the upper end, and an opening is provided at a longitudinal end of the U-shaped cross-sectional shape. The bezel mounting structure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by: The U-shaped cross-sectional shape portion has an outer wall portion spaced apart from and opposed to the inner wall portion,
At least one rib projecting from the vehicle interior toward the interior member is provided at the upper end of the outer wall portion,
4. The bezel attachment structure according to claim 3, wherein the rib covers the electrical component attached to the bezel from above the vehicle.

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